NYCC propaganda poster and official synopsis for Star Wars Rebels

Earlier this week we got our first brief teaser trailer for Star Wars Rebels, and now Lucasfilm has released a propaganda poster for the upcoming animated series via Entertainment Weekly to coincide with this weekend’s New York Comic Con….

And here’s the official synopsis:Star Wars Rebels continues the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga with all-new exciting, action-packed adventures. It is a dark time in the galaxy, as the evil Galactic Empire tightens its grip of power from world to world. As the series begins, Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet, ruling with an iron fist and ruining the lives of its people. But there are a select few who are brave enough to stand up against the endless Stormtroopers and TIE fighters of the Empire: the clever and motley crew of the starship Ghost. Together, this ragtag group will face threatening new villains, have thrilling adventures, and become heroes.